Patrick Booton, the ride's founder and a retired medical physicist, passed away this summer. He is our inspiration for this year's ride. We will remember Patrick and do what he would have wanted - live every day to the fullest.

A champion of cancer survivorship, Patrick, retired in 2010 from the Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute after 25 years as a medical physicist. He played a role in helping many people of all ages battle cancer. He has also had own battles with cancer – twice.

A team of about 60 riders has accepted the challenge to ride from Savannah to Augusta in a day on Saturday, Nov. 5. Riders must maintain a speed of 17-18 mph on a course with varied terrain including hills and raise a minimum of $100 each.